LAN management in an IBM framework
- 1 March 1988
- journal article
- Published by Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) in IEEE Network
- Vol. 2 (2) , 6-12
- https://doi.org/10.1109/65.3253
Abstract
The IBM framework for network management consists of entry points and service points reporting to a focal point on the behalf of targets, such as the collection of devices connected to a LAN. The NetView Program provides the focal-point function; the NetView/PC Program provides the service-point function. The LAN Manager provides the LAN-specific application operating at the service point, providing a local operator interface for LAN management as well as management-related communication with the focal point. LAN gateways provide entry-point function, reporting to the focal point. The LAN Manager capitalizes on the monitoring and reporting protocols that are inherent in the LAN architecture to provide enhanced management control; it is the common service-point application for both the IBM Token-Ring Network and the IBM PC Network. This management structure provides end-to-end network management through high visibility of the entire network.<>Keywords
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